A magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted a N500,000 bail to Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives, following an alleged assault on Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver.

Ikwechegh was arraigned on Wednesday on a three-count charge bordering on assault and threat to life, filed by the Office of the Inspector-General of Police.

The federal lawmaker pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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